itching and burning with j pouch reversal
Fri, June 10, 2011 12:37 PM
I had a j pouch reversal and I constantly have burning and itching
internally at the beginning of the anus. Does anyone else have this
problem and what did you do to solve it?
Joined Jun 10, 2011
Thu, June 30, 2011 1:32 PM
Reply posted for donna black.
Hi! Yes! I experienced these symptoms after my ostomy takedown. I thought I was going to go insane from the burning and itching. The itching was so bad I was about to find a new use for bottle brushes! I tried every over-the-counter topical anesthetic - nothing worked.
After many phone calls to my surgeon and gastro, I was about to give up hope. My GP is the one who found the remedy for me. NYSTATIN/TRIAMCINOLONE cream was the answer to my prayers!
-Angie
Joined Jun 30, 2011
Wed, June 29, 2011 2:16 PM
Reply posted for donna black.
It's been a week today that I had my j-pouch reversal and I'm having the itching and burning at my rectum also, hoping it will soon go away, but in the mean time I'm using prep-H to soothe the hemroids? and the softest toilet paper I can find.
lucy4581Joined Apr 17, 2011
Tue, June 28, 2011 7:14 PM
Reply posted for donna black.
Crohn's colitis cost me my gallbladder nearly two years ago and I am still recovering. Lost 40 pounds and became dehydrated and anemic. Needed a blood transfusion two weeks after the surgery. Then I recovered a little but flunked my colonoscopy. So...colostomy is set for the end of July. I'm 66 and have dealt with this for almost 20 years. In addition to the pain in my colon, I now have severe, painful burning and itching at the end of the tunnel. Over the counter aids don't help much or for long, but Calmoseptine gives me enough relief to go to work and function. The surgeon applied it and it does burn a bit, but not for long. Other recommendations - Maalox applied topically and Domeboro soaks - help very little. I'm afraid of the surgery but more afraid of the continuing pain. Good luck - to all of us. .
Joined Aug 10, 2008
Mon, June 27, 2011 2:42 PM
Reply posted for donna black.
I would also recommend Tucks pads for intstant relief. They really did work the best for me but if your skin has gotten raw from the burning and constant stool, there is a instant, initial burn. *ouch. But its not unbearable and its worth the result
tooyoungforthisJoined Jun 27, 2011
Mon, June 27, 2011 2:40 PM
Reply posted for SalRX.
Its been 3 years since my surgery and I have the same problem and I have tried everything. I'm going to list everything I tried in hopes that something may work for you. As for me, they worked to a certain point, but I still wanted something to do more. When the burning is really bad, I would put a hot towel on it to calm the burning.
All the drs say that they would recoomend Boudreaux's Butt Paste but I didn't like the texture and it stained.
I was prescriped Nystatin, it didn't do much for me.
A& D ointment - there is a cream/lotion form and ointment, they are the same, just different textures.
Currently I am using plain on Vaseline. Simple yet over all the best result for long term.
tooyoungforthisJoined Jun 27, 2011
Fri, June 24, 2011 12:59 PM
Reply posted for donna black.
hey donna...i had a lot of burning and itching after surgery...i used preparation H..numbing creams...ointments...gels...etc...they would work for a few minutes if anything then it would come back full force...actually i think it made it worse as opposed to helping it...i found out about Balneol...its AMAZING! even lately when i have any irritation or itching i use it at night and by morning im brand new..it comes as a lotion...this will definitely help..good luck!
salrxJoined Apr 25, 2010
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